Boy • Modern Tamil
Madhavan
மாதவன்
Signature Meaning
Madhavan is a South Indian masculine name derived from the Sanskrit name Madhava. It is traditionally associated with the Hindu god Krishna and often carries connotations of sweetness, charm, or gentleness. The name is commonly used in Tamil-speaking communities as a personal or family name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MaːT̪əʋəN/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 27 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
M(4) + A(1) + D(4) + H(5) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 27
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likemaa-tha-van
Tamil syllablesமா-த-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maːt̪əʋən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaadhaavaanMadavanMadhhavanMaadaavaanMadhawanMaadhaawaan